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What is ringworm? Ringworm is also known as dermatophytosis or tinea. It is a contagious itching skin condition occurring in small circular patches, caused by any of a number of fungi and affecting chiefly the scalp or the feet. The commonest form is athlete’s foot.

Haemorrhoids / Hemorrhoids Haemorrhoids also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins due to poor local circulation. First degree haemorrhoids, remain inside the rectum, but may bleed. Second degree haemorrhoids, bleed and protrude beyond the anus but

Melissa officinalis, more popularly known as lemon balm, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to address health conditions such as fever, colic, nerve condition and inflammation, among many other uses. One of it’s more noticeable uses in recent years has been in addressing

In this article various ways on how to cure herpes are explored. What is herpes Herpes is defined as ‘is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus, affecting the skin (often with blisters) or the nervous system.’ There are two types of herpes simplex

Constipation occurs when one is unable to pass stool or completely empty one’s bowel. Issues of constipation affect young babies as well as the elderly. Many of us at some point have been constipated – it’s a very uncomfortable feeling. Occasional constipation may not be

Hyperacidity in the stomach have a number of causes, but in the truest sense, might have nothing to do with the body producing ‘too much acid’ as we are generally taught. It is not necessarily a fact that the body is producing too much acid,